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AirShield Core

AirShield Core garments are made for outdoor enthusiasts whose needs don’t require the elite levels of performance offered by AirShield Elite. AirShield Core offers state-of-the-art windproof protection with durability and breathability metrics that meet or exceed industry standards. Unlike most outdoor apparel manufacturers, we don’t source pre-finished fabrics. We engineer each AirShield Core fabric layer by layer, combining face and backing materials with different benefits to best meet the needs of the intended user, climate and activity.

Reviews

Rated 4 out of 5 by 7
reviewers.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Bamm3r Go to piece of clothing
From weekend soccer games to underlayer hitting the slopes, I love this vest. My second version of the same bought over many years. Great wind protection, in combination with simply doing everything it is meant to well. Size was slightly snug compared to many other companies (I often can wear a medium - but I had to go large here, and even more so to fit over base layers or a fleece).
September 30, 2016

Rated 4 out of 5 by Zipper620 Tech 2 vest review
I have two of these vests. The first one I bought about three years ago. I like both but prefer the old one for two specific reasons. The older vest has small flaps of vest material over the zippers concealing them a little. The second reason I prefer the older model is that the "hand pockets" are slightly lower and a more natural place for reaching for what is in those pockets. The new vest pockets make me reach multiple times before finding the zipper. Most likely I will get used to it but for now it is a small annoyance. Overall this is still a good enough product that as my old vests wear out I will look for the similar Mountain Hardware piece again and again.
April 6, 2016

Rated 5 out of 5 by HikerNP Stops Wind
Vest stops the wind. I wear it with fleece, or just over a t-shirt. Have not had a chance to wear vest in rain. GREAT quality and function design.
March 24, 2016

Rated 4 out of 5 by AKBnPDX Nice vest
Great piece of gear, keeps core warm well, slim fit works well for layering. Great vest!
November 4, 2015

Rated 4 out of 5 by Gojira54 Tech Vest (take 2)
So, before writing this, I put each vest on (I have one of the Tech Vest 1's in black)... After testing, I have determined that Tech II is every much the equal of Tech I.
I'm 6' 2-1/2", and about 208-210lbs. I wear XL sizes, and as such, have both vests in said size. Both fit just snug enough for shape, but because it's a vest have the flexibility to move my arms free. I do suggest though, I you plan on wearing this over a heavy fleece, or multi layering, maybe order a 2XL...( I only wear mine over a button up, or a light fleece).....
The fleece is a little different, but that is no problem. This vest serves as both a great piece for outdoor activities, and very much stylish enough to wear casual, for going out on the town...The chest pocket has become a huge plus, mostly for phone storage, but big enough to fit a few extras in it....
January 7, 2015

Rated 2 out of 5 by Sheepdog Not the same tech vest
I regretfully write this review because Mtn Hatdwear has always been awesome gear.
I ordered the tech vest II/ peak vest and it's not the same as the original tech vest. Fit is different, doesn't appear to be as warm. Overall, just disappointed in the vest. I'm still a huge fan of their products, just not this one. Got to send it back.
Please bring back the original tech vest.
November 19, 2014

Rated 4 out of 5 by JAMUPRower Watch the lint
This is my second vest and I love the fit and function. The only negative is with the excessive lint that the garment sheds onto clothes. First time I wore the vest I had a white shirt on and it was black by the end of the day. Did an initial washing and it helped some but the vest if still leaving a fine residue on anything it touches.
November 7, 2014